The UK CAA have developed a lighting scheme for hospital helipads in CAP 1264 which is based on the standard for offshore helicopter landing site marking. This offshore scheme is published in CAP 437 and is based on hard won lessons in safely operating helicopters to offshore helidecks (see here) and the principles outlined in| Rotary Wing Geek
The choice of helicopter for HEMS (Helicopter Emergency Medical Service) operations is a difficult one. Whilst cost is a huge factor, there are many subtle elements which go into the selection of a helicopter. This article aims to explore those options and present what an ideal HEMS aircraft would be. In the near future, another […] The post The Ultimate Medical Helicopter – Selecting the right machine for HEMS first appeared on Rotary Wing Geek.| Rotary Wing Geek
The need for separation Typically, a helicopter used in the Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) has a crew that can manage one critically ill patient at a time. Where an incident has multiple casualties needing a critical care response, multiple helicopters can be tasked to the same incident. In addition, other types of emergency aviation […] The post Aerial teamwork – Practical tips for working together by staying apart in emergency aviation first appeared on Rotary Wing Geek.| Rotary Wing Geek
In an earlier article, I discussed how big a landing site needed to be for UK and European Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) operations. (https://rotarywinggeek.com/2d-or-not-2d-how-much-room-do-i-need-to-land-a-helicopter/). However, this is only part of the story and there is a lot more to choosing a landing site than just the size. Whilst this article is primarily focussed on […] The post HEMS Landing Sites – Reliable places to drop your medics first appeared on Rotary Wing G...| Rotary Wing Geek
An article which takes a dive into the NTSB investigation into the accident involving helicopter N109BC of the Broward Sheriff's Office Fire Rescue department| Rotary Wing Geek
